Filed by the Registrant [X] | ||||
Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ] | ||||
Check the appropriate box: | ||||
[ ] | Preliminary Proxy Statement | [ ] | Soliciting Material Under Rule 14a-12 | |
[ ] | Confidential, For Use of
the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2)) |
|||
[ ] | Definitive Proxy Statement | |||
[X] | Definitive Additional Materials |
The Laclede Group, Inc. | ||
(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter) | ||
(Name
of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if Other Than the
Registrant) |
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box): | ||||
[X] | No fee required. | |||
[
] |
Fee computed on
table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and
0-11. | |||
1) | Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies: | |||
2) | Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies: | |||
3) | Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and state how it was determined): | |||
4) | Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction: | |||
5) | Total fee paid: | |||
[
] |
Fee paid previously
with preliminary materials: | |||
[
] |
Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange
Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee
was paid previously. Identify the previous filing by registration
statement number, or the form or schedule and the date of its
filing. | |||
1) | Amount previously paid: | |||
2) | Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.: | |||
3) | Filing Party: | |||
4) | Date Filed: | |||
THE LACLEDE GROUP,
INC.
THE LACLEDE
GROUP,
INC.
C/O COMPUTERSHARE TRUST, N.A. P.O. BOX 43004 PROVIDENCE, RI 02940-3004 |
Meeting Information | |
Meeting Type: Annual Meeting | |
For holders as of: November 21, 2013 | |
Date: January 30, 2014 Time: 10:00 AM | |
Location: | Laclede Gas Building |
720 Olive Street | |
St. Louis, MO 63101 |
You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. |
This is not a
ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This
communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy
materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the
proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com
or easily request a paper copy (see
reverse side). |
We encourage you to access
and review all of the important information contained in the proxy
materials before voting. |
See the
reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting
instructions. |
Proxy Materials Available to
VIEW or RECEIVE: | |
NOTICE AND
PROXY
STATEMENT ANNUAL
REPORT | |
How to View Online: | |
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow ® XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. | |
How to Request and Receive a
PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
| |
If you want to
receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one.
There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the
following methods to make your request: | |
1) BY INTERNET: | www.proxyvote.com |
2) BY TELEPHONE: | 1-800-579-1639 |
3) BY E-MAIL*: | sendmaterial@proxyvote.com |
* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow ® XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. | |
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before January 16, 2014 to facilitate timely delivery. |
Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements
including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket
issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting
materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the
meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these
shares. |
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow ® XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. |
Vote By
Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting
a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy
card. |
Voting Items | ||
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: |
1. | Election of Directors: | ||
Nominees: | |||
01) | Edward L. Glotzbach | ||
02) | W. Stephen Maritz | ||
03) | John P. Stupp, Jr. | ||
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2 and 3. | |||
2. |
Advisory approval of resolution to approve compensation of named executives. | ||
3. | Ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as our independent registered public accountant for the 2014 fiscal year. |
| ||